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5 June 2026 5 June 2026

Vintage Tractor Run boosts our support services

We are very lucky to have a community of supporters who find different ways to fundraise, and we are delighted to share pictures of the Paul Drew Memorial Vintage Tracker Run, held in Cromhall, South Gloucestershire in aid of Brain…

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5 June 2026 5 June 2026

Henleaze Ladies’ Choir sings in support

Last month, Henleaze Ladies’ Choir held their Spring Concert and nominated Brain Tumour Support for their retiring collection. The audience was treated to an uplifting concert of songs, piano solos and even a reading from Paddington Bear! In total the…

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12 February 2026 12 February 2026

Walk for Support 20-21 June 2026

This summer, we’re launching a new fundraising event called Walk for Support. This is a flexible walking fundraiser which people can do at their own pace, route and distance to help support individuals and families facing a brain tumour diagnosis….

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6 February 2026 6 February 2026

Rugeley Leisure Centre dances for Brain Tumour Support

Last week, Rugeley Leisure Centre found a brilliant way to beat the winter blues – with a sparkly Danceathon for Brain Tumour Support! Members, friends and family took part in an epic 3-hour Danceathon, complete with uplifting music, sparkly accessories…

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29 October 2025 29 October 2025

TasteTech bakes for Brain Tumour Support

We recently visited TasteTech to judge a Halloween baking competition and talk to staff about Brain Tumour Support’s mission and impact in the Bristol area. Through a series of fundraising events and employer-matched contributions, the specialist flavourings and ingredients manufacturer…

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25 March 2024 25 March 2024

Robin Takes on Tokyo

Long-time supporter and fundraiser, Robin-Mark Schols, recently completed the Tokyo Marathon, the last of the six world majors under his belt.  “Well what an adventure Tokyo was!” Robin shares about the once-in-a-lifetime experience.  “When I first started running marathons, I…

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22 February 2024 22 February 2024

Brain tumour survivor set to complete the ‘big six’ of world marathons

Long-time Brain Tumour Support fundraiser, Robin-Mark Schols is taking on the Tokyo Marathon this March.

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17 May 2023 17 May 2023

Derek Thomas MP organises the Great Western Dog Walk for Brain Tumour Awareness Month

We are delighted to see the return of a very special fundraising dog walk for Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2022. Organised by Derek Thomas MP, it has been over two years since the last event was possible but on Saturday…

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9 October 2021 9 October 2021

Quiz night is a sparkly success

Sparkle Day, Friday 1 October,  saw a wonderful event organised to spread sparkly fun, share the message of support and raise funds for Brain Tumour Support’s much-needed services.

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7 October 2021 7 October 2021

Celebrating creativity and art

We know from the popularity of our own creative sessions for brain tumour patients and families just how important and beneficial artistic expression can be.

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20 September 2021 20 September 2021

Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School in Cardiff gets sparkly!

Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School, Heath, near Cardiff, are joining Sparkle Up Your Day on Friday 1 October 2021.

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10 September 2021 10 September 2021

Get Sparkly this October in aid of Brain Tumour Support

With three weeks to go until Sparkle Day on Friday 1st October, our charity ambassadors, comedian and TV presenter, Joel Dommett and his wife, model, Hannah Cooper are encouraging people to join Sparkle, have a bit of fun and raise…

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